Street Feast time... enjoy a cuppa in the garden, a picnic in the park, or a big street party

Ireland’s biggest day of street parties and community gatherings turns 15 this year

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025 - 12:06

It's a real Street Feast milestone this year — Ireland's biggest day of street parties and community gatherings is back for its 15th year.

Taking place on Saturday, May 24, and Sunday, May 25, 2025 — Street Feast invites neighbours across the country to come together for a shared meal, a chat, and a chance to turn strangers into friends.

96% of Street Feast participants in 2024 say their sense of belonging has increased since their Street Feast.

Tomás Sheehan (6) Barra Gore (5), Séagh Pierce (aged 3) and Orran Sheehan (5) at the Stephen Street Community Garden, Ballyphehane, Cork city. Picture: Joleen Cronin / Streetfeast Ireland

Street Feast launched in 2010 and has grown steadily, with nearly 75,500 taking part in celebrations nationwide last year.

Street Feast is about bringing people together to share food, conversation, and camaraderie. Whether you live in an apartment, house, or shared space, all you need is a location — a front garden, a street, a green, a car park, a laneway, or a community centre — and a desire to connect with your neighbours.

How to get involved

Cove Street, Street Feast held at Red Abbey Tower Square, Cork City. Picture: Joleen Cronin / Streetfeast Ireland

Register to host your Street Feast and receive your free party pack at StreetFeast.ie complete with bunting, stickers, invites, posters and DIY guide.
Recruit some friendly neighbours to help plan the big day
Choose a location that's easy to access, agree a date and time
Invite your neighbourhood to your Street Feast (How? Knock on their doors, use invites and posters from your pack)
Sort the practical stuff like food, drinks, tables, chairs, gazebo, music and games.

A million connections by 2030

Tony Lucey, Andrew Desmond and Mary Lucey at the Stephen Street Community Garden Street Feast in Cork City. Picture: Joleen Cronin / Streetfeast Ireland

Street Feast co-founder and Neighbourhood Network CEO Sam Bishop says: “Every year, thousands of neighbours pass each other by without ever saying hello. We want to empower people to change that. By hosting a Street Feast, you can help make your neighbourhood a happier, healthier and more connected place."

"Over the last 15 years, Street Feast has facilitated 750,000 community connections across every county on the island of Ireland. Our mission is to reach 1 million connections by 2030. By taking part, you join thousands of people across Ireland in celebrating community spirit and making your neighborhood a better place."

Registration is now open at StreetFeast.ie

Register at streetfeast.ie and you'll get a free party pack for your gathering

Street feast patron and President of Ireland Michael D Higgins says: "We must all by now realise the importance of community, inclusion, creativity and togetherness — all values that require support and a conscious effort of care, protection and solidarity. Initiatives such as Street Feast provide exactly that type of opportunity."

Street Feast is about bringing people together to share food, conversation, and camaraderie. Whether you live in an apartment, house, or shared space, all you need is a location — a front garden, a street, a green, a car park, a laneway, or a community centre — and a desire to connect with your neighbours

Clare, a Street Feast host based in Lucan said: It was a great occasion to organise something in our estate and to meet the neighbours. We can see people saying hi to each other as they now know each other. Also, it was our first street feast and community event but we are now planning to do more.”

Streetfeast: Blackglen Road, Sandyford. Picture:Eamonn O'Sullivan

Donal, a Street Feast host based in Skerries said: “Street Feast is a very positive initiative and it has improved community cohesion on our street. Thank you for all your work.”

Natasha, a Street Feast host based in Galway City says: “It’s a wonderful way to unite communities and breathe life back into our neighbourhoods. It felt like what it would've been in our parents' generation — good craic and wholesome fun! I'm a massive advocate of regenerating community spirit and being actively involved in the communities where we live. Street Feast is a valuable initiative to do just that!”